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Policy Staff Writer - Ballotpedia

Full-Time

Position start date: Fall 2026

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 40

Job Category: COMMS, JRN, PR

Counts for 399R credit? yes

Counts for 496R credit? yes

Wage/Salary:  $42,000-44,000/year

Application Deadline: 9/23/26

QUALIFICATIONS OF APPLICANT

The ideal candidate has strong writing and editing skills, excellent research and fact-checking abilities, attention to detail, and an interest in U.S. politics and public policy. Professional or academic writing and research experience is welcome, making this a potential opportunity for recent graduates and early-career writers.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES

Interested in journalism, political reporting, policy research, or public affairs? Ballotpedia is hiring a full-time, 100% remote Policy Staff Writer to join its Policy Team. This role involves researching complex public policy issues, identifying key terms and arguments, analyzing information from a variety of sources, and writing clear, accurate, and neutral content that helps readers understand important policy debates.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Handshake Link to Apply: Here